In a message dated 17/03/2006 05:02:11 GMT Standard Time, Waldemar  writes:

I have a  basic question:  if fluvenite is wax solubeale, and fluvenite 
levels in  honey have been found acceptable..., then why folks report problems with 
 queens on contaminated wax?  After all, queens are not made out of wax.  

They are in part: the epicuticle, the waterproof outer layer of a bee is  
made of a waxy substance.
 
Chris

 

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